Important Updates and Requirements for Social Services Grant (SSG) Applications
Review the key updates for the 2023 Social Services Grant application process, including changes in scoring criteria, review team composition, and eligibility requirements. Learn about the funding priorities, evaluation criteria, and how to address community needs effectively to maximize your grant application score.
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2023 Social Services Grant (SSG) Pre-Application Meeting August 30, 2022
Ruth Broder is retiring September 2nd! CDBG Administrator Miranda Barfuss What s Newfor 2023? 1. Remove low/mod income as scoring criteria 2. New review team/City Council split: $400K/$100K 3. School district representatives added to review team 4. Non-scoring councilmember added to review team 5. Lowest/highest application scores thrown out 2
Name: Social Services Grant (SSG) Sponsor: City of Naperville Social Services Grant Requirements: Meets funding priority 3 Funding year: Jan 1, 2023 Dec 31, 2023 Funding: $500,000
Eligibility Requirements Non-profit/not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization Provides services or benefitto City of Naperville Community Meetsan objective of the SSG Program EmergencyServices Seniors Self-Sufficiency Special Populations Youth Transportation is a subset for each of the main categories Social Services Grant 4 Eligibility Requirements Projects that meet CDBG minimum requirements may be considered for CDBG funding as public services (subject to 15% cap)
Evaluation Criteria for SSG Applications 5
Meets eligibility requirements: Will receive a score of 0 15 points 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization Benefits Naperville residents Meets one or more SSG objective 6
Addresses Community Need/Shows Project Impact: Benefits Naperville residents Demonstrates the need for requested service/project Provides clear description Shows how request meets goals and objectives Shows how request will expand existing service Demonstrates collaboration to avoid duplication Will receive a score of 0 25 points 7
Cost Reasonableness: Impact on identified need How was request determined (quotes, etc) Why does the agency believe the cost is reasonable (industry standard, etc) Accuracy and completeness of detailed budget Good fit with agency's overall budget Supplemental/leveraged funding Will receive a score of 0 20 points 8
Leveraged Funds Ratio of matching funds to amount requested 1:1 or more 0.75:1 0.50:1 0.25:1 Less than 0.25 10 points 8 points 5 points 3 points 0 points Source of funds Source Amount Type (grant, loan, etc. ) 1. 2. Total Project Cost: 9
Demonstrated Capacity to Complete the Project/Project Readiness: Staff Skills and Experience Project Schedule/Ability to complete the project within a year Financial Resources Detailed project description/program guidelines Project sustainability Ability to maintain records and meet contracting and reporting requirements 10 Will receive a score of 0 - 20 points
Past performance managing grant funding Experience with similar projects 0 - 15 points Experience and Past Performance 11 All questions completed All supporting documentation included 0 - 5 points Application Completeness
2023 Application Timeline Opening: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Deadline: 12 5 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 The CDBG application process is separate and will take place later this year
Using the Online Application System Blackbaud Grantmaking Gifts Online 13
Links to the applications will be on the City s website: How to Start a New Application SSG webpage: https://www.naperville.il.us/government/grants/s ocial-services-grant-fund/ CDBG webpage: https://www.naperville.il.us/governmen t/grants/community-development- block-grant-fund/
Step 1: Uploading Documents
Step 2: Uploading Documents Successful Uploads will look like this:
Important! To Return to An Application, Use the Correct Link: To Log back into your account go to: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_2289?SA=AM? to access saved and submitted requests. If you don t use this link, you will create new applications and won t be able to find your saved applications.
Important Dates To Remember: Aug. 30, 2022 at 11 a.m. - Pre-Application Workshop and Information Session for CY23 grants Sept. 6, 2022 - CY23 Application is open Sept. 23, 2022 - CY23 funding applications are due by 5 p.m. Dec. 2022 - City Council Approval of CY23 Social Services Grant (SSG)allocations Jan. 2023 - CY23 SSG Program Year begins 34
TechnicalAssistance ForSSG questions, please contact: Shebnem Ozkaptan ozkaptans@naperville.il.us (email preferred) (630) 420-4110 For CDBG Questions, please contact: Miranda Barfuss BarfussM@naperville.il.us (630) 305-5315 25
Questions? CDBG Schedule Can we apply for SSG and CDBG grants? 33
